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World Bank approves $286 million loan to improve quality of healthcare in Bengal

The World Bank has approved a USD 286 million loan to support a health system reform programme in West Bengal aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and raising life expectancy. The programme will focus on personalised care for people aged 30 and above through digital tracking of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, while also strengthening patient-centric services, outcome measurement and climate resilience of health facilities.

16 Jan 2026 12:33 pm